his Asparagus Skillet is a pleasant mixture of candy potatoes, contemporary corn, asparagus, and bacon with a drizzle of balsamic.

Asparagus Skillet

This was one thing surprising that I pulled collectively for a dinner facet dish a couple of years in the past, utilizing odds and ends from the fridge. It was a kind of nights the place I stood there staring simply ready for inspiration. As if I anticipated a meal to magically seem.

So I began pulling out issues that simply must be used up, a random ear of corn, a couple of strips of bacon (what have been these doing left alone, that NEVER occurs) a bundle of asparagus that was trying only a tad unhappy together with some candy potatoes on the verge of sprouting.

What resulted was a skillet stuffed with magic. I do know that appears like I’m exaggerating however I promise you I’m not. This dish is so good it qualifies as an organization coming over meal.

Barely browned candy potatoes, salty bacon items, contemporary corn cooked simply till heat, and asparagus that’s tender and nonetheless just a bit bit crisp are all tossed along with only a drizzle of balsamic to make this Asparagus, Bacon, Corn, and Candy Potato Skillet.

I loved the candy and salty mixture of the potatoes and the bacon mixed with the crunch of the contemporary greens. It is a nice mixture of textures and flavors. My children appreciated this a lot, that my oldest requested for seconds. Seconds of a vegetable facet dish?

Whereas I supposed for this to be a facet dish as a result of I served it with some grilled rooster that night time. This dish has a spot in our common lineup. And I’ve been recognized to double and triple the recipe and name it the whole meal.

Kitchen Tip: I exploit this skillet, this bowl, and this spatula to make this recipe.

Balsamic Asparagus

• candy potato 
• water
• bacon 
• asparagus
• corn 
• kosher salt
• freshly floor black pepper 
• balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze discount

Balsamic Candy Potatoes

1. In a glass bowl, mix the candy potatoes and water. Microwave the candy potato items for two minutes, stir and microwave one other 2 minutes. Stir once more and verify tenderness. They need to be fork tender, however nonetheless only a bit crisp. Cook dinner 1 extra minute provided that needed. Put aside.
2. In a really giant skillet, over medium-high warmth, prepare dinner the bacon items after which take away to a paper towel. Add the softened potatoes to the bacon grease left within the skillet and toss rapidly to coat every bit. Season with salt and pepper and prepare dinner for about 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
3. Add the asparagus and stir to mix. Cook dinner one other 3-4 minutes, till the asparagus is nearly softened. Add the corn, toss effectively to coat, and prepare dinner 3-4 minutes extra, stirring ceaselessly.
4. Add the bacon again into the skillet and stir to mix. Season to style with salt and pepper and take away from the warmth. Drizzle with balsamic and stir once more. Serve scorching and Get pleasure from!

I’ve served these greens on their very own as an informal lunch and as a facet dish to accompany beef, rooster, or pork. I’ve added the leftover greens to a quiche, and I’ve tossed them onto a salad. This is likely one of the most versatile vegetable dishes you possibly can think about.

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Servings: 4 servings

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• In a glass bowl, mix the candy potatoes and water. Microwave the candy potato items for two minutes, stir and microwave one other 2 minutes. Stir once more and verify tenderness. They need to be fork tender, however nonetheless only a bit crisp. Cook dinner 1 extra minute provided that needed. Put aside.
• In a really giant skillet, over medium-high warmth, prepare dinner the bacon items after which take away to a paper towel. Add the softened potatoes to the bacon grease left within the skillet and toss rapidly to coat every bit. Season with salt and pepper and prepare dinner for about 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the asparagus and stir to mix. Cook dinner one other 3-4 minutes, till the asparagus is nearly softened. Add the corn, toss effectively to coat, and prepare dinner 3-4 minutes extra, stirring ceaselessly.
• Add the bacon again into the skillet and stir to mix. Season to style with salt and pepper and take away from the warmth. Drizzle with balsamic and stir once more. Serve scorching and Get pleasure from!

Energy: 129kcal · Carbohydrates: 13g · Protein: 5g · Fats: 7g · Saturated Fats: 2g · Polyunsaturated Fats: 1g · Monounsaturated Fats: 3g · Trans Fats: 0.02g · Ldl cholesterol: 11mg · Sodium: 417mg · Potassium: 364mg · Fiber: 3g · Sugar: 5g · Vitamin A: 6723IU · Vitamin C: 11mg · Calcium: 28mg · Iron: 2mg

{initially posted 08/17/12 – recipe notes and images up to date 9/15/22}